What 2016 Republican Front-Runner?

Scott Walker leads in Iowa, Jeb Bush and Walker are essentially tied in New Hampshire, Lindsey Graham leads in South Carolina showing 2016 is up for grabs.

The Des Moines Register’s Push Poll on Mike Huckabee

Adam Graham: The verdict is in on Mike Huckabee’s criticism of Beyoncé and the Obama’s decision to let their girls listen to the singer or is it?

Common Core Taken to Task at Iowa Freedom Summit

Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum address the unpopular Common Core State Standards at the Iowa Freedom Summit.

Cruz, Walker and Fiorina Stand Out at Iowa Caucus Kickoff

Senator Ted Cruz, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Carly Fiorina stood out among a first class line-up of speakers at the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines.

Governor Mike Huckabee Addresses Des Moines Crowd

Today, Governor Mike Huckabee spoke at the Iowa Freedom Summit at Hoyt…

Mike Huckabee is All But Officially In

Former Arkansas Governor and 2008 Iowa Caucus winner Mike Huckabee announced over the weekend that he was ending his show on Fox News to consider a 2016 run.

Jeb Bush Won’t Sway Iowa Conservatives By Avoiding Them

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has made his first error in his soon-to-be presidential campaign by skipping out on the Iowa Freedom Summit this month.

Ames Straw Poll: Should It Stay or Should It Go?

The future of the Ames Straw Poll as an event leading up to the Iowa Caucus is in doubt. Can it be a worthwhile event for candidates and voters still?

Common Core Will Be a Litmus Test Issue in 2016

Advocates try to downplay support for the Common Core State Standards as being a problem in 2016 for Jeb Bush. They will find they are sorely mistaken.

Steve King Announces Iowa Freedom Summit

Congressman Steve King (R-IA), along with Citizens United, announces the first Iowa Freedom Summit to be held at Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Des Moines.

Ben Carson Has (Grassroots) Game in Iowa

The National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee announced they have recruited 136 chairs in all 99 Iowa counties 15 months out from the Iowa Caucus.

Rick Santorum Wins Our Labor Day Presidential Preference Poll

Former U.S. Senator and 2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum wins our Presidential preference poll, drops to fourth place among Iowa participants.

2016 Labor Day Presidential Preference Poll

Caffeinated Thoughts offers its first reader presidential preference poll for 2016. The poll closes on Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 12:00am (CDT).

An Open Letter to Mike Huckabee on Common Core

An Iowa voter and 2008 supporter of Mike Huckabee in the Iowa Caucus writes to the Governor about his recent remarks about the Common Core State Standards.

Human Rights Activists Call For Destruction of ISIS As Fighting Force

Human rights activists say immediate action is needed to protect religious minorities against Islamic militants’ genocide in Iraq.

The Hand of God Saves When Iron Dome Fails During Hamas Rocket Attack

An Israeli Defense Force operator recounts a miracle that occured when their Iron Dome defenses failed to intercept a Hamas rocket headed for Tel Aviv.